Newburg is a small town of 329 in Missouri, with a median household income of $21,324
and a 12.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.6
Newburg's overall cost of living index is 83.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newburg costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newburg, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$44,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$623
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,324
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Newburg's violent crime rate is 280.4 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
280.4 /100k
Property Crime
1799.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newburg is served primarily by NEWBURG R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newburg, MO
National Avg
School District
NEWBURG R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newburg sees average highs of 40.9°F in January
and 88.9°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.3 inches of snow per year.
Newburg's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newburg roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $44,000 and median rent is $623/month.
Newburg's violent crime rate is 280.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1799.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newburg are operated by NEWBURG R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newburg, MO has a population of 329, a median household income of $21,324, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Newburg averages 40.9°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 17.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Newburg, Missouri is 329 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newburg: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $44,000, median household income $21,324, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.